HCUK College Group Higher Education Bursaries 2015/2016
Hull College Group offers a range of employability scholarships to support students
studying Foundation Degree, BA (Honours), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Higher
National Certificate (HNC) courses.
Wilberforce Employability Scholarships, sponsored by local employers
Hull College Group welcomes applications for Wilberforce Scholarships, which are
available to support students studying for Higher Education qualification. The selection
process includes an application form and personal statement, focusing on citizenship,
enterprise and employability.
Please note: Some of the scholarships include a small financial benefit (up to £250), which
may be paid in instalments. Students in receipt of scholarships will be required to provide
information on how the scholarship has benefitted their studies and future career
aspirations.
Essential Criteria – to be eligible for any of our bursaries, students must meet the essential criteria below:
Number of
Award
Awards
Essential Criteria
Award Amount
available
Be progressing from a Further Education
10
course to a Higher Education course or from a
Scholarships scholarships Foundation Degree to Honours, provided by
the Hull College Group.
Various benefits including a work
placement opportunity
Additional Criteria – In selecting students to receive the awards, we will look at three specific criteria. For each of the
criteria, applicants will be scored, the criteria weighted, and the students with the highest overall weighted score will
be given the award (more information at the end of the application form)
Award
Scholarship
Criteria
Guidance
Personal statement that
focuses on community
engagement, social
responsibility and citizenship.
Details of any voluntary work which you have undertaken
in your local community
Describe how you have made positive contribution to
society.
Details of community projects or enterprise activities you
are involved in
Maximum
points
5
5
5
Personal Statement
Please complete a maximum 250 word personal statement below. If you are applying for more than 1
bursary, please make sure your personal statement contains the additional criteria for each bursary.
Scores
Scholarship
Personal Details
Student Number
Surname
First Name
Title
Gender
Date of Birth
Marital Status
Age (in years) on 1st of September 2015
Address
Post Code
Home Telephone No
Mobile telephone no
Email address
Bank Details
Please provide details of a current account to which we may pay your bursary (if applicable
Sort Code (6 digits)
Account Number (8 digits)
Bank Name (e.g. HSBC)
Account Holder (e.g. Smith)
The bank account must be that of the applicant
Higher Education Maintenance Grant
Are you receiving the full Higher Maintenance Grant?
Yes


No
If ‘Yes’, please attach a copy of your Student Loan Confirmation for 2015/2016.
Present Study 2015/2016
Course Title
Course Code
Length of course
Course type (e.g. BA)
Course intensity (Full-time or Part-time)
Previous Study
Have you progressed from a level 3 course within the Hull College Group?
Yes

No

Yes

No

If ‘yes’, what was the course title?
Have you progressed from a Level 3 course outside the Hull College Group?
If ‘yes’, what was the course title?
Where did you study your Level 3?
Data Protection
Hull College is a data controller in terms of the 1998 legislation. The Student Services Department follows College
policy in matters of data protection. The data requested in this form is covered by the notification provided by the
College under the Data Protection Act. Personal data will be used solely in the department for statistical purposes
and electronic records keeping. The data will not be passed to any other third party without your consent, except
when the College is required to do so by law. Any formal enquiries concerning the use of data noted here should be
addressed to the Student Services Manager.
Declaration
The information I have given on this form is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I
understand that giving false information will automatically disqualify my application and may also lead to
disciplinary procedures resulting in possible expulsion from the college. I further undertake to repay any grants
obtained by me as a result.
Your Name (in block capitals)
Your signature
Assessment Process
Application Forms
Closing Date
Available to download from the college website www.hull-college.ac.uk from March 2015
Wilberforce/Employability Scholarships: 30th September 2015
Where to send your
Student Services, Hull College, Queens Gardens, Hull. HU1 3DG
application:
Personal Statement Further advice and guidance is available by email to SEO@ hull-college.ac.uk
Assessment
The applications will be assessed using set criteria. The applications will be scored, the criteria
weighted, and the students with the highest overall weighted score will be given the award.
The Assessment panel will be:
Assessment Panel
Principal Higher Education
David Greenway – Group Student Experience Manager
Faculty / Employer Representatives
Assessment Date
The panel convene as required.
Notifications
Students will be notified in writing of the decision within 3 weeks of the deadline.
Appeals
Students wishing to appeal against the decision must write to the Director of Student Services
Hull College, Hull. HU1 3DG
Assessment Scoring Guide
5 points Very High- very strong evidence with numerous examples of skills, experience etc.
4 points High- Good evidence with several examples of skills, experience etc.
3 points Moderate – Acceptable evidence with a few examples of skills, experience etc.
2 points Low – weak evidence with no examples of skills, experience etc.
1 point
Very Low – no evidence or examples of skills, experience etc.
Please note: Students may apply for any of the bursaries/scholarships that are available, but will only be
entitled to receive one award each academic year. Funds are limited therefore eligibility does not
guarantee success. It is your responsibility to provide accurate information by 30th September 2015. Any
incomplete applications will automatically be refused.
For Office use only
Evidence of Maintenance Grant
Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Score from Personal Statement
Progressing from local school/6th Form
School/6th Form Name
Award
Amount of Award